General Mills announced Thursday that it will close its Methuen Yoplait yogurt plant, which will result in 144 workers being laid off.In a statement, General Mills said it was optimizing its yogurt manufacturing network and would consolidate the production at other facilities.The plant would close by late next summer, and the company will provide severance and transition benefits to the affected employees.General Mills has operated the Methuen plant since 1993.A second plant, located in Lodi, California, will also close. A General Mills statement said the decision is subject to negotiation with union officials, and would consolidate manufacturing at other facilities.If the decision becomes final, 430 employees would be affected.

METHUEN, Mass. —

General Mills announced Thursday that it will close its Methuen Yoplait yogurt plant, which will result in 144 workers being laid off.

In a statement, General Mills said it was optimizing its yogurt manufacturing network and would consolidate the production at other facilities.

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The plant would close by late next summer, and the company will provide severance and transition benefits to the affected employees.

General Mills has operated the Methuen plant since 1993.

A second plant, located in Lodi, California, will also close. A General Mills statement said the decision is subject to negotiation with union officials, and would consolidate manufacturing at other facilities.